using a hydro - what pads ?

[pinny]

just wondering if apec pads (and other standard brand pads) are good enough to lock when needed using the hydro .

[rob_180sx]

Mine locks up perfect using cheapo pads from the motor factors.

[si_berry]

I've ceramic on the back at the moment and lock up grand. Lads recommend yellow stuff

[pinny]

Mine locks up perfect using cheapo pads from the motor factors.

a1 thats what i wanted to know


I've ceramic on the back at the moment and lock up grand. Lads recommend yellow stuff

ya i saw the yellow stuff ones but they are a lot more expensive seein as ive a trade account in motor factors

[si_berry]

whatever floats the boat, good yank of a hydro and it will lock anyway

[S13..KEV]

Mine locks up perfect using cheapo pads from the motor factors.
same here.1/4 of the price of yellow stuff to

[thedaggsy]

sorry for jumping in but i have a hydro yellow stuff pads drilled and grooved discs and i have to stand on the pedal brake to build pressure before it will lock is dis normal or is der any way of just pulling the hydro for instant lock. would i need a bigger master cylinder mines .625?

[looneydrift]

U need to bleed it out there is still air in it once they are done proper u dont need to go near the pedal i have mine on standard pads and grooved discs and its perfect but pads dont last long

[thedaggsy]

what calipers you using mind standard 13 ones and i v blead it out twice and no joy

[rob_180sx]

i've skyline brakes all around on my 180.

[skinnynphats200]

what calipers you using mind standard 13 ones and i v blead it out twice and no joy

Its still airlocked! the best way to do it is using a bleeding tool, forget about using one personto dance on the pedal and the other open it. Bleeding tool FTW

[thedaggsy]

sound sure i;ll give it a try and let ya's know thanks for replys:)

[LAGGER]

the cheapest of pads will lock with a properly bled hydro

[pinny]

el revival !

im using a compbrake hydro and apec pads with single pot s14 callipers.
the hydro is bled 110% but is shit ! Will not lock the wheels... callipers are free and smooth, sliders working and pistons clean from corrosion. Yanked it real hard other day n managed to burst a brake line underneath....lol

anyone using a similar setup that works ?

[ian g sr20]

el revival !

im using a compbrake hydro and apec pads with single pot s14 callipers.
the hydro is bled 110% but is shit ! Will not lock the wheels... callipers are free and smooth, sliders working and pistons clean from corrosion. Yanked it real hard other day n managed to burst a brake line underneath....lol

anyone using a similar setup that works ?

im using same set up in road car with standard rear pads on s13 callaipers and it locks every time i pull it, . wat way are you bleeding it??

[pinny]

im using same set up in road car with standard rear pads on s13 callaipers and it locks every time i pull it, . wat way are you bleeding it??

ah god :confused:

bleeding with pedal only until have real good pedal.

then pump pedal, hold, open nipple, pedal goes to floor, pull hydro, close nipple, release hydro, release pedal

[ian g sr20]

ah god :confused:

bleeding with pedal only until have real good pedal.

then pump pedal, hold, open nipple, pedal goes to floor, pull hydro, close nipple, release hydro, release pedal

bed the brakes without pulling the hydro till all air is gone. then when u have a good pedal and air free. pull hydro( dont push brake pedeal) then open bleed nipples again, repeat on each callaiper. had mine bled out in 15mins.

[bart]

yellow stuff pads............

[pinny]

bed the brakes without pulling the hydro till all air is gone. then when u have a good pedal and air free. pull hydro( dont push brake pedeal) then open bleed nipples again, repeat on each callaiper. had mine bled out in 15mins.

cool, ill give it a go after i replace this brake line - i fkn hate flaring lines !!:mad:

[Famous jh]

yellow stuff pads............

This :)


Also, if i were you i'd just go an get skyline rear brakes, they fit straight on an coupled with yellow stuff pads makes for an AWESOME wand.. Really worth while investment rather than dickin around with them smelly single pots.